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Cardinal Zen's arrest condemned in UK Parliament
Lord Goldsmith said his arrest was "truly appalling on every conceivable level".
Parents plead for more time as hospital seeks to end 12-year-old son's treatment
The parents of a 12-year-old boy were at the High Court in London this week to challenge a hospital's decision to remove his life support.
Vatican and international community urged to protest arrest of Hong Kong cardinal
Cardinal Joseph Zen, an outspoken critic of Beijing, was detained on Wednesday.
Martyn Percy quits the Church of England after long-running dispute
Former Christ Church Dean, Martyn Percy, has announced his decision to leave the Church of England, calling it an "unsafe place to work".
Welby hails 'historic' moment as CofE unveils billion-pound investment for growth
The Church of England is to invest billions of pounds in the next few years as part of a nine-year plan to scale up ministry and mission activity.
Queen's Speech confirms legislation to ban conversion therapy
The Queen's Speech has confirmed forthcoming legislation to outlaw so-called conversion therapy.
Calls for new RSE guidance amid concerns over 'inappropriate' content
The government is being urged to issue new guidance on Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) over concerns about the content of the curriculum.
Pro-life group warns against introducing abortion clinic buffer zones in Scotland
Pro-lifers have warned that the imposition of buffer zones across Scotland will prevent vulnerable women from accessing vital support and information about alternatives to abortion.
European Parliament criticised over 'hostile' report on persecution of religious minorities
The European Parliament has been challenged over a new report on the persecution of religious minorities that criticises religion as "an important driver of conflict worldwide".
Ukrainian women and girls are fearful of human trafficking, says charity leader
Women and young girls fleeing fighting in Ukraine are afraid of falling victim to human trafficking, a Christian charity leader has warned.
Alpha leadership conference encourages Christians to put Jesus before celebrity
"It's good to have friends and role models but ultimately only Jesus is a secure model. Jesus is ultimately the only leader."
Church of England extends John Smyth review
The Church of England is giving more time to gathering information relating to abuse by the late John Smyth.
Welby apologises for residential schools in Canada
"I am more sorry than I can say."
Southwark Archdiocese defends cancelling gay author's visit to Catholic school
The Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark has defended its decision to cancel the visit of a gay author to one of its schools.
Church of Scotland's drift towards same-sex marriage is 'very sad'
The Christian Institute has called it a "very sad development" after most presbyteries in the Church of Scotland came out in support of same-sex weddings in its church buildings.
Pastor who warned against LGBT pride events wins discrimination case
An Employment Tribunal has ruled in favour of a pastor who was forced to resign from his job as a caretaker at a primary school after tweeting that LGBT Pride events are harmful and should not be attended by Christians and children.